Stevie G. (aka: Old Man) has a teacher’s heart. He has been teaching “something” since the age of 16 and trust us, that was a long time ago! His love for CrossFit is contagious so be forewarned– if you spend much time around Stevie G. you just might become addicted to this CrossFit stuff too!

Joe Cotter, Owner and CoachCF-L2 Trainer, CrossFit Judge

Widely known for his ability to consume large quantities of both brisket and little chocolate donuts (not at the same time), Joe also has a serious passion for helping people achieve. To quote Joe, “One of the greatest things in the world is watching someone achieve something they never imagined they could do – because I know exactly what that feels like.” Joe has been CrossFitting since 2010 and freely admits to “failing repeatedly” on his personal journey to self-fulfillment and good health but takes great pride in demonstrating hard work. Lastly, he’s also credited for pioneering something called the “Circle of Fun” and figuring out ways to incorporate Nerf sniper rifles into workouts.

Joe also works as a judge for CrossFit HQ, Rogue Fitness and others. Joe has judged at the following events:

2020 Rogue Invitational

2020 Mayhem Classic (Cookeville, TN)

2020 CrossFit Open (Video Review Judge – National Champions Team)

2019 CrossFit Games (Madison, WI)

2019 Rogue Invitational (Columbus, OH)

2018 CrossFit Central Regionals (Nashville, TN)

2017 CrossFit Central Regionals (Nashville, TN)

Various local competitions (Battle of the Barbells, Talon Throwdown Series)

Dustin brings his incredible knowledge of movement patterns to the team. Dustin will help our members move efficiently while maintaining proper form and technique. It’s one thing to be able to instruct proper technique, but it’s quite another to actually demonstrate it!

Are you looking for a coach who’s going to make you feel extra comfortable while you get started? Khristin is the coach for you! Khristin finished the 2017 CrossFit Games Open in 6th place in the Central East region and competed at the 2017 CrossFit Regionals! She also competed at the Central East Regionals as an individual in 2011 and on a team in 2016. In 2019, Khristin earned a spot on Team USA to compete at the International Functional Fitness League World Championships. Khristin has a background in dance (ballet, pointe, and tap) and she “loves that CrossFit is for everyone. If you say you can’t do something, I’ll prove you can.”

Khristin’s competitive accomplishments include:

2011 – Central East Regionals Individual Qualifier

2014 – Central East Regionals Team Qualifier

2016 – Central Region Team Qualifier

2017 – Central Region Individual Qualifier

2018 – Central Region Demo Team

2019 – The Fittest Experience Qualifier – Pro Division

2019 – The Granite Games Qualifier – Pro Division

2019 – USA Functional Fitness League Nationals Qualifier

2019 – International Functional Fitness League World Championships competitor

Chase Bruce, CoachCF-L1 Trainer

Having an athletic background in baseball, Chase experienced a training program that mirrored the style of CrossFit back in 2016. He quickly realized the importance and impact of physical training and how it related to overall performance and well-being, both on and off the field. After graduating high school, he realized that the true passion he had was related to the preparation and training he had experienced through sport. He started CrossFit in 2017, and it has become a passion for him ever since. Chase is a college student working toward a Masters degree in Athletic Training and plans to use that as a platform for his future career. Whether it be in the gym or in life, Chase enjoys seeing people reach their goals and he appreciates the dedication, commitment, and hard work it takes to obtain them. As a CF-L1 trainer, Chase’s number one goal is to push people to become the best they can be and assist them in the pursuit of their own goals.

Kaley was introduced to CrossFit back in 2009 and has been a regular CrossFit gym-goer since 2012. Kaley is a true believer that “if she can do it, anybody can do it!” She has a passion for sharing the many ways CrossFit has benefited her overall well-being and helped her do things she never thought was possible (like waking up to work out at 5AM). Kaley maintains high standards for form and technique, and it is her goal to help members prioritize moving correctly and moving well before advancing to more difficult movements or weights. While she considers weightlifting her strong suit, Kaley is also part of our gymnastics clinic staff.

Life looks better upside down if you ask Emily (aka E)! E began gymnastics at the age of 5 and hasn’t left the sport since. She competed at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and once her competitive gymnastics career ended, she started CrossFit and was instantly hooked! Emily manages/coaches full-time at Intrigue Athletics. After meeting Mike “Coach B” Burgener at the 2017 CrossFit Games, E began her journey as a competitive weightlifter under 1992 Olympian Osman Manzanares at Nashville Weightlifting Club. She’s now a 3-time USAW National Qualifier and loves using her platform (pun intended!) to inspire others.

Mark Anderson, CoachCF-L1 Trainer, USA Weightlifting Advanced Sport Performance CoachMark has been doing CrossFit since April 2015. He was immediately hooked, not only because the sport challenged him every day, but also because of the positive atmosphere that surrounded him. In April 2017, Mark made the decision to train exclusively with weightlifting and began competing. He is currently the USAW Tennessee State record holder for the Snatch and Clean & Jerk in his weight class for the Masters Division. Mark has successfully completed the USAW Level 1 Sport Performance coaches course, USAW Advanced Sport Performance course, and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer course. He’s always excited to coach CrossFit and weightlifting, but most importantly, to help others achieve goals they never thought possible. For the record, if you ever see Stevie G. beat Mark in a WOD, it’s because Mark let him!

Jasmyn Brooks, CoachCF-L1 TrainerWith a true passion to see others succeed, coupled with a unique drive and determination, Jasmyn is ready to help take you to the next level. As a mother of three little girls, she knows the struggles daily life can place on one’s fitness goals. Jasmyn is dedicated to helping others exceed their goals, meanwhile focusing on proper form and technique. When it comes to this momma, there’s no substitute for hard work and determination!

Mike Edwards, CoachCF-L1 TrainerMike would be the taller/balder guy around the gym! He found himself in a CrossFit box for the first time in 2012 while in school at Tennessee Tech University. The way it made him feel made the sport an instant passion for him. The challenges and plethora of new things to learn were coming on daily basis. Successes in the gym were coming more frequently and from all aspects of fitness, and he quickly realized every WOD is an opportunity to achieve a goal. CrossFit was way better for Mike than lifting for 2 months to only see his bench max go up 5 lbs. He soon realized he wants everyone to feel the way that CrossFit makes him feel so he began coaching! Mike loves getting people started and staying on the right path toward meeting their fitness goals.

Abby Dykes, CoachCF-L1 Trainer, CrossFit Kids certified

Abby has spent the past 4 years developing her love and knowledge of CrossFit. She graduated from Tennessee Tech University. She loves challenging people to do things they never thought were possible. Abby specializes in not really specializing– which is the true definition of CrossFit! Whether it’s gymnastics, weightlifting, pure cardio, or grunt work, she loves it all. Competing in a few Olympic Weightlifting competitions, Abby knows what good movement looks like and what it takes to achieve it. She can’t wait to show you how to achieve it, too!

Ian started CrossFit back in 2015 and began coaching in 2016. He has a Masters in Healthcare Administration, Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, and Associate degree in Kinesiology. Ian played college basketball from 2011-2015 at Parkland College then Bellevue University, where he then went on to work as the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Bellevue from 2016-2020. Beyond coaching, Ian’s hobbies include CrossFit training, weightlifting, fishing, camping and hiking.